1.2relating to education; directing the commissioner of education to seek federal
1.3approval to modify the multiple measurements rating to fairly calculate
1.4graduation rates in districts and schools serving eligible students with disabilities
1.5ages 18 to 21.
1.6BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7    Section 1. MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS RATING; WAIVER
1.8MODIFICATION.
1.9The commissioner of education is directed to seek approval from the secretary of
1.10the federal Department of Education to modify that part of the multiple measurements
1.11rating related to calculating high school graduation rates under Minnesota's 2012 No
1.12Child Left Behind Act waiver so that school districts and schools are not penalized by
1.13the calculation for serving eligible students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and
1.1421, consistent with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, who do not
1.15graduate within four years after beginning grade 9.
1.16EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.